What is a trigger point?

What is a trigger point?



Answer: Tender area from a contraction of tight muscles

This muscle passes over the pelvis like a sling and initiates flexion of the spine. Inadequate functioning can influence the position and action of the diaphragm, affecting respiration. General health and well-being of the body is therefore tied to the condition of the ________

This muscle passes over the pelvis like a sling and initiates flexion of the spine. Inadequate functioning can influence the position and action of the diaphragm, affecting respiration. General health and well-being of the body is therefore tied to the condition of the ________



Answer: PSOAS

To effectively treat the tensor fascia latae, with the client in _______ position stand behind the client at the level of the hip. place your elbow on the anterior surface of the hip and apply short, up and down and side to side strokes along the fibers of the muscle between the iliac crest and the greater trochanter.

To effectively treat the tensor fascia latae, with the client in _______ position stand behind the client at the level of the hip. place your elbow on the anterior surface of the hip and apply short, up and down and side to side strokes along the fibers of the muscle between the iliac crest and the greater trochanter.



Answer: sidelying

PALs should be fit as close to the face as possible because:

PALs should be fit as close to the face as possible because:




A) ensure max field of view at all distances
B) ensure least amount of distortion at all distances
C) ensure the best ADD at all distances
D) ensures least field of view at all distances


Answer: A) ensures max field of view at all distances

PALs should have MORE pantoscopic tilt than SMFs do because:

PALs should have MORE pantoscopic tilt than SMFs do because:




A) ensure max field of view at all distances
B) ensure least amount of distortion at all distances
C) ensure the best ADD at all distances
D) ensures least field of view at all distances


Answer: A) ensure max field of view at all distances